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Sony lawyers argue that nobody is stupid enough to believe they actually own digital games, because then only one person could buy GTA 6 (www.gamesradar.com)
submitted 3 weeks ago by GolfFoxtrotLima@sh.itjust.works to c/technology@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/51388116

With the end of physical PlayStation games looming, the need for clear digital ownership rights is more pressing than ever.

For its part, Sony believes your rights are very clear: you do not own your digital games, and it's unlikely you're stupid enough to believe otherwise. At least, that's roughly the argument the company's lawyers are presenting in response to a proposed class-action lawsuit.

Sony argues that its current customer-facing disclosures ensure that "reasonable consumers would not be misled" into believing they actually own their digital games. That's according to a Game File report (paid article link) citing an August 21 filing Sony's lawyers made in California's Northern District.

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[-] voxthefox@lemmy.blahaj.zone 49 points 3 weeks ago

Sonys been evil as fuck for decades dude, remember when 20 years ago they hid rootkits in their cds for drm protection.

[-] zikzak025@lemmy.world 26 points 3 weeks ago

They only looked good a few years ago because Microsoft was racing them to the bottom with the early Xbox One drama.

[-] HeyJoe@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Absolutely, I guess I was more forgiving back then. Plus this feels way more agressive and covers everybody. I think it's more the fact that it's in the public eye and they don't care at all which is making it worse to me.

[-] a_non_monotonic_function@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

That whole thing was absolutely fucking nuts.

Have you seen the source? They were fucking script kiddies.

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